John Davis to F. T. Frelinghuysen, October 7, 1883

Messrs. Logan and others to Mr. Frelinghuysen.

Dear Sir: We herewith inclose a request made to us by a portion of our constituents, to which we most respectfully call your attention.

The attorneys and counselors at law mentioned therein, to wit, the Hon. William J. Hynes and the Hon. William W. O’Brien, are gentlemen of honorable reputation. We therefore beg leave to suggest to the honorable Secretary of State that, if not inconsistent with the proprieties of diplomatic relations, he will be kind enough to furnish the gentlemen named such letters to the American legation in London, authorizing the latter to ask of the proper authorities of Great Britain that these attorneys and counselors at law be extended the courtesy of being permitted to appear in court for and on behalf of Patrick O’Donnell, charged with the murder of James Carey on the high seas, provided said Patrick O’Donnell is a bona fide citizen of the United States, asking that said attorneys and counselors at law may be permitted to appear for him before the court in his defense.

Very respectfully,